Upon completing my academic journey at the Technological Educational Institute of Serres, I honed my expertise in the realm of networking, establishing myself as a proficient Network and Security Engineer.Throughout my career, I have achieved numerous certifications from Cisco, including the CCNA Routing & Switching, CCNP Routing & Switching, CCNA Collaboration, CCNP Collaboration, CCNA Security, CCNP Security, and CCNP Service Provider credentials. Additionally, my expertise extends to Fortinet's suite of products (FortiGate, FortiManager, FortiAnalyze,FortiPortal,Fortinet ZTNA) and the Fortinet SD-WAN Solution. My proficiency is not limited to networking technologies; I am also a Microsoft Office Specialist and possess a solid understanding of UNIX-based systems and Python scripting.My professional experience includes a tenure as an Assistant in the Computer Hardware/Software sector at PanDigital in Pylos, Greece, and roles as a network administrator and hardware/software engineer in the Geomatics and Surveying department of the Technological Educational Institute of Serres. Furthermore, I have contributed as a network engineer at Datavision in Thessaloniki, focusing on Cisco routers and switches, VPN technologies, ASA Firewalls, IPS, and collaboration technologies such as CCME, CUCM, and other VoIP technologies. My expertise in wireless technologies encompasses working with Cisco Wireless Controller, access points (APs), and Cisco Meraki solutions.At NOVA ISP, I spearheaded the implementation of technologies including MPLS, VoIP CUBE, Cisco High Availability, VoIP Load Balancing, Internet Leased Lines, and Cisco Firepower Services. My accomplishments also include the deployment of MPLS over 3G technology and the implementation of Fortinet NGFW security products and Fortinet SD-WAN solution.Currently, I am employed at PCCW GLOBAL, where I am tasked with designing innovative features and custom security solutions for clients, incorporating Fortinet NGFW, Anti-DDoS, Zscaler proxy solutions,Fortinet SD-WAN Solution,Cisco ESA and security products hosted on Google Cloud,Amazon Web Services (AWS) and ESXI into our offerings.Driven by an unyielding passion for technology, I am committed to continuous learning and staying abreast of the latest advancements in the field.